Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes Resigns After Festival Shooting Criticism
Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the city’s response and delayed release of information following a fatal Bite of Seattle shootout.
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Seattle police chief Shon Barnes resigns after criticism of response to Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the response and information released after a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is interim chief.
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Seattle mayor defends police-chief ouster after fatal festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the department’s response and communications following a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Mayor Katie Wilson defended the decision the next day as Deputy Chief Andre Sayles took over on an interim basis.
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Seattle mayor seeks police chief’s resignation after Bite of Seattle shooting response
Seattle has an interim police chief after Mayor Katie Wilson sought Shon Barnes’ resignation following the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people and injured four others.